A tragic incident was captured on CCTV, showing the moment a tourist was fatally injured by a statue thrown from a balcony while she walked with her boyfriend in Naples, Italy.
Chiara Jaconis, aged 30, was struck by a 4.4lbs onyx statue thrown by a 13-year-old boy from a third-floor balcony as they strolled down a serene street. The impact caused Chiara to collapse, leading to severe head injuries.
Footage captured the harrowing moment of the incident, showing Chiara falling motionless to the ground as her boyfriend, Livio, looked on in shock before calling for help.
Emergency responders rushed Chiara to the hospital, where she underwent emergency surgery. Tragically, she succumbed to her traumatic brain injuries two days later despite the medical efforts.
Chiara, an Italian working for Prada in Paris, was walking ahead of her boyfriend in Naples’ Spanish Quarters when the incident occurred. The parents of the teenager responsible for throwing the statue are facing charges of negligent manslaughter as they defend their son’s innocence.
The teenager was acquitted by a juvenile court due to his young age, under Italian law, absolving him of criminal responsibility. Prosecutors argue that closer supervision by the parents could have prevented Chiara’s tragic death.
Despite allegations of previous risky behaviors by their child, the parents vehemently deny any involvement or ownership of the statue in question. They have appealed the court’s decision based on their son’s age, pushing for an acquittal based on the case’s merits.
This incident has sparked public debate in Italy regarding parental responsibilities in densely populated areas. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for June 26 to further address the matter.
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